M1268 Pt acute stat kid trnsplt wtlst
Also known as: kidney transplant wait list, renal transplant candidate, transplant list status
Patient on active kidney transplant waiting list. Documents patients who are currently listed for kidney transplant and awaiting a donor organ.
In Plain Language
waiting for kidney transplant; on the transplant list
Clinical Context
Used in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) quality measures to identify dialysis patients who are actively listed for kidney transplantation. This helps track patients pursuing curative treatment options.
RVU Information
CPT M1268 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
M-codes cover quality measures and performance reporting. They are used in value-based care programs to track whether specific clinical actions were taken. Documentation must support that the measured action was performed or a valid exclusion applies.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code M1268?
CPT M1268 (Pt acute stat kid trnsplt wtlst) is a M Codes code. Patient on active kidney transplant waiting list. Documents patients who are currently listed for kidney transplant and awaiting a donor organ.
Is M1268 covered by insurance?
M1268 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Used in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) quality measures to identify dialysis patients who are actively listed for kidney transplantation. This helps track patients pursuing curative treatment options.
When is CPT M1268 used?
Used in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) quality measures to identify dialysis patients who are actively listed for kidney transplantation. This helps track patients pursuing curative treatment options.
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